Last season, the Florida Panthers were outstanding. Until the postseason, anyway. The Panthers had the best record in the NHL. They were a high-scoring machine that had a +94 goal differential and their 58-18-6 record should have been a sign of things to come in the playoffs. Much like the Boston Bruins this season, it … Read more
Christopher Morel’s home run tear makes history originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chicago Cubs utilityman Christopher Morel got off to a blistering start in the minor leagues and he hasn’t stopped slugging since being called up, and he has landed himself in some elite company. Morel came into Tuesday’s game with eight home runs … Read more
Bears OTA observations: Fields-Moore connection makes big splash originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields and (most of) the 2023 Bears took the field this week at Halas Hall as Phase III of the offseason program gets underway. Tuesday’s practice had a lot of half-speed run game work as the … Read more
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (38) returns to dugout after pitching against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Wrigley Field / Kamil Krzaczynski – USA TODAY Sports The Mets‘ five-game winning streak came to an end as they opened their road trip with a 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at … Read more
F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “There are no second acts in American lives,” but that is dead wrong. Martha Stewart is on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition, isn’t she? America loves redemption. Tiger Woods, for instance, is on his second redemption. Or maybe his third. It’s hard to keep track. Presently, the Blue Jackets … Read more
In a sport filled with some of the biggest, scariest humans on the planet, a select few stand above the pack – literally. Over the course of recorded MMA history, only 14 individuals have registered 6-foot-10 or taller. While many of their careers were short-lived, some found long-term success in major promotions. Regardless, all eyes … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After completing his eighth bullpen, Tarik Skubal wasn’t sure if the Detroit Tigers would allow him to reveal how many pitches he threw Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium. “I don’t know if I’m supposed to say that,” Skubal said. Skubal, rehabbing from left flexor tendon surgery, deferred to manager A.J. Hinch for the … Read more
Champions Manchester City – Premier League final day 2023: Fixtures, relegation battle and how to watch – Getty Images/Catherine Ivill A nine-month Premier League season punctuated by the Qatar World Cup comes to an end this weekend, with all eyes on the battle to avoid relegation. Manchester City have already sealed a third consecutive league … Read more
Michael Block acknowledges the fans on the 18th green after his final round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., on May 21. PGA professional Michael Block had a very lucrative week at the PGA Championship, with a tie for 15th bringing him $288,333 — a lot more his usual … Read more
PHILADELPHIA − It wasn’t supposed to be this way where the Phillies are off to the same slow start that they faced through the first two months last season. Sure, that turned out well in 2022 as the Phillies reached the World Series. But through all the delirium, the Phillies fortified themselves heading into this … Read more